Emotional wellbeing

My aim is to create a safe space of no judgement where you can talk about your struggles and work with me to develop strategies for emotional wellness and resilience. My 25-year career has given me experience in helping individuals who are facing different emotional challenges, such as grief, depression, anxiety and stress.



As a coach, I pride myself on being compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to helping you build an unshakeable mindset that can overcome any circumstance life throws at you. Let’s look at the types of coaching I can offer you that are specifically designed to help you achieve a state of mental wellbeing.

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence coaching aims to improve your ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as those of others. The training may involve a variety of different techniques and strategies, such as:

  • Self-awareness exercises to recognise and understand your own emotions.
  • Techniques for regulating emotions, such as breathing exercises or mindfulness practices.
  • Learning how to empathise with others.
  • Developing effective communication skills, including active listening and expressing emotions in a healthy way.
  • Learning how to build and maintain positive relationships, both personal and professional.

Self Esteem

Self-esteem coaching is aimed at helping you build self-worth and confidence.

  • Identify and challenge your negative self-talk and limiting beliefs that are holding you back from reaching your full potential.
  • Start with self-acceptance and self-love by identifying your strengths and weaknesses and learning to embrace them.
  • Learn assertiveness and healthy boundaries, allowing you to communicate your needs and wants.
  • Cultivate a growth mindset and learning to reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning.
  • Practising self-care and self-compassion, incorporating healthy habits and routines.

Trauma

Trauma coaching is a process that involves looking deep within yourself, often times in the crevices and dark corners of your mind to pull out and bring to light the suppressed emotions that are damaging you. We’ll look at:

  • Creating a safe and supportive environment for you to share your story.
  • Impact of the trauma on your life today.
  • Developing coping skills and strategies to manage the emotional and physical effects of trauma.
  • Using various therapeutic approaches to process the trauma.
  • Fostering a sense of empowerment to move forward from the trauma and regain control of your life.

Stress Management

Stress is a common experience in our daily lives, and it can impact our mental and physical health if not managed properly. Through stress management coaching, we will work together to identify the root cause of your stress. Some of the techniques that may be included in the coaching program include:

  • Time management and prioritisation skills
  • Relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation or visualisation
  • Exercise and physical activity planning
  • Mindfulness practices, such as meditation or yoga
  • Cognitive-behavioural strategies, such as re-framing negative thoughts or changing unhelpful behaviours
  • Nutrition and sleep optimisation
  • Social support and communication skills development

Anxiety

Anxiety therapy is a type of coaching that aims to help individuals who struggle with anxiety disorders. The coaching process will combine counselling and behavioural therapy techniques.

  • Psycho-education about anxiety and its symptoms
  • Identifying triggers and learning coping mechanisms
  • Breathing and relaxation techniques
  • Exposure therapy to gradually confront anxiety triggers
  • Setting achievable goals for managing anxiety
  • Developing self-care strategies to maintain progress
  • Monitoring progress and adjusting the approach as needed

Transform Your Life with Gary Ousby, Your Health & Lifestyle Coach